Our client is a well-established independent freight forwarder set up by a number of freight specialists all with previous freight management experience from all areas of the freight trade.
Offering import, export, cross trade freight solutions globally the team are based in the UK but with partnerships that extend across the world, so they are well placed to service all their clients freight needs worldwide.
Now due to expansion we are looking to recruit an Internal Sales Account Executive to join the team in their office near Manchester Airport
This is a newly created position and forms part of the commercial sales team, in your role you will support the Commercial Sales Director and sales department. You will build relationships with Potential and Existing clients and ensure that a high standard of customer care is prevalent at all times.
Key responsibilities are as follows
* Dealing with new and existing sales clients with regards to any queries, questions they may have about their freight
* Liasing with Clients and companies offering support and guidance on all freight services offered
* Account management
* Handling rate changes
* Market intelligence and admin support
* Research new customers/targets
* Sales support and administration
In order to apply
* We are looking for internal freight sales, freight account management or freight forwarding operations experience to move into a more commercial sales role
* Account management experience
* A commercial approach and customer focused skills.
* Confident freight forwarding knowledge
* Excellent customer services skills.
* IT skills (Microsoft Office)
* High Level of communication skills to maintain internal and external relations
Salary & Benefits
* Salary Range: Negotiable Between £25k and £35k depending on experience
* Company Bonus scheme, aimed at personal performance and also linked to company performance, at the discretion of management.
* 10% Commission scheme on any introduced client
* Hours of Work: 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday
* Private Medical insurance after 1 years' service
* Pension scheme
Back to searchInternal Sales Account Executive
Freight Personnel
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 24 days
Manchester, Greater Manchester M24WU, England
£35,000 per annum
Full Time
Retirement Plan
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Sonic Summary
- Our client is a well-established independent freight forwarder seeking an Internal Sales Account Executive due to expansion.
- The position requires experience in internal freight sales, freight account management, or freight forwarding operations, with a focus on customer care.
- The salary for this role is negotiable between £25k and £35k, depending on experience, with additional benefits including a company bonus scheme and 10% commission on introduced clients.
- The role involves building relationships with potential and existing clients, handling queries, and providing support on freight services.
- Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, IT proficiency, and a strong understanding of freight forwarding.
